ALF CORE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Do Not Resuscitate - (correct answer) -DNR
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AHCA - (correct answer) -Agency for Health Care Administration
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When outside temperatures are 65F or below at Minimum, the same tempertaures shall
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be maintained - (correct answer) -False
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Unlicensed persons who will be providing assistance with self-administered medications
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must take the requested training - (correct answer) -Training must be done prior to
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assuming responsibilities
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Assistance with medication by an unlicensed person requires the written informed
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consent of the resident - (correct answer) -True
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If the doctor changes a prescription order for a residents medication you should correct
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the original entry on the MOR - (correct answer) -false
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MOR - (correct answer) -Medication Observation Record
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OTC - (correct answer) -Over the counter
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If the facility provides safekeeping for money or property holds resident or of the facility
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owner, administrator, or staff, or representative payee; how often must the facility must
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provide a statement detailing the income expense records. - (correct answer) -Quarterly
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Documents required to be in the admission package shall be in English. If the resident
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does not understand English and translated documents are not available, the facility
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must explain policies to a family member or friend of the resident or another individual
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who can communicate the information to the resident. - (correct answer) -true
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The resident contract shall include a refund policy to be implemented at the time of a
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resident's transfer , discharge or death. The refund policy shall provide that the resident
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or responsible party is entitled to a prorated refund based on the daily rate for any
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unused portion of payment beyond the termination date after all charges, including the
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cost of damages to the residential unit resulting from circumstances other the normal
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, ‘p use have been paid to the license. You have 60 days to give the refund. - (correct
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In order for existing facilities to receive an ECC license, they must have no class 3
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violations. - (correct answer) -false
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ECC - (correct answer) -Extended Congregate Care
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Residents must participate in all elopement drills. - (correct answer) -False
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When an "as needed" or "PRN" medication is labeled without all of the necessary
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information, you area required to contact the health care provider to obtain any missing
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information. An unlicensed person may obtain such clarification from the health care
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provider; revised instructions clarifying the order are not considered a change in the
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health care provider's order. - (correct answer) -True
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A copy of Alternate Care Certification for Optional State Supplemental must be in the
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resident file. The absence of this form shall not be considered a deficiency if the facility
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can demonstrate that it has made a good faith effort to obtain the required
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documentation from the Department of Children and Family Services. - (correct answer)
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-True
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Resident bedrooms designated for multiple occupancy shall have a maximum
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occupancy of two persons. - (correct answer) -True
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During periods of temporary absence of the administrator or manager when residents
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are on the premises, a staff member who is at least 18 years of age, must be
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designated in writing to be in charge of the facility. - (correct answer) -True
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Facility records should include: - (correct answer) -A grievance procedure for receiving
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and responding to resident complaints and recommendations..
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Those facilities also serving as adult day care centers must provide an additional 35
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square feet of living and dining space per adult day client. - (correct answer) -True
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Faculty staff who have regular contact with or provide direct care to residents with ADRD
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shall obtain 2 hours of initial training within 3 months employment. - (correct answer) -
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False
Existing facilities qualifying to provide limited nursing services shall have maintained a
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standard license and may not have been subject to administrative sanctions that affect
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the health, safety, and welfare of residents for the previous 2 years or since initial
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licensure if the facility has been licensed for less than 2 years. - (correct answer) -True
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How often must facilities have elopement frills? - (correct answer) -A minimum of two
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resident elopement prevention and response drills per year.
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ANSWERS
Do Not Resuscitate - (correct answer) -DNR
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AHCA - (correct answer) -Agency for Health Care Administration
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When outside temperatures are 65F or below at Minimum, the same tempertaures shall
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be maintained - (correct answer) -False
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Unlicensed persons who will be providing assistance with self-administered medications
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must take the requested training - (correct answer) -Training must be done prior to
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assuming responsibilities
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Assistance with medication by an unlicensed person requires the written informed
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consent of the resident - (correct answer) -True
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If the doctor changes a prescription order for a residents medication you should correct
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the original entry on the MOR - (correct answer) -false
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MOR - (correct answer) -Medication Observation Record
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OTC - (correct answer) -Over the counter
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If the facility provides safekeeping for money or property holds resident or of the facility
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owner, administrator, or staff, or representative payee; how often must the facility must
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provide a statement detailing the income expense records. - (correct answer) -Quarterly
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Documents required to be in the admission package shall be in English. If the resident
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does not understand English and translated documents are not available, the facility
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must explain policies to a family member or friend of the resident or another individual
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who can communicate the information to the resident. - (correct answer) -true
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The resident contract shall include a refund policy to be implemented at the time of a
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resident's transfer , discharge or death. The refund policy shall provide that the resident
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or responsible party is entitled to a prorated refund based on the daily rate for any
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unused portion of payment beyond the termination date after all charges, including the
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cost of damages to the residential unit resulting from circumstances other the normal
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, ‘p use have been paid to the license. You have 60 days to give the refund. - (correct
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In order for existing facilities to receive an ECC license, they must have no class 3
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violations. - (correct answer) -false
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ECC - (correct answer) -Extended Congregate Care
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Residents must participate in all elopement drills. - (correct answer) -False
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When an "as needed" or "PRN" medication is labeled without all of the necessary
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information, you area required to contact the health care provider to obtain any missing
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information. An unlicensed person may obtain such clarification from the health care
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provider; revised instructions clarifying the order are not considered a change in the
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health care provider's order. - (correct answer) -True
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A copy of Alternate Care Certification for Optional State Supplemental must be in the
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resident file. The absence of this form shall not be considered a deficiency if the facility
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can demonstrate that it has made a good faith effort to obtain the required
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documentation from the Department of Children and Family Services. - (correct answer)
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-True
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Resident bedrooms designated for multiple occupancy shall have a maximum
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occupancy of two persons. - (correct answer) -True
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During periods of temporary absence of the administrator or manager when residents
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are on the premises, a staff member who is at least 18 years of age, must be
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designated in writing to be in charge of the facility. - (correct answer) -True
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Facility records should include: - (correct answer) -A grievance procedure for receiving
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and responding to resident complaints and recommendations..
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Those facilities also serving as adult day care centers must provide an additional 35
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square feet of living and dining space per adult day client. - (correct answer) -True
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Faculty staff who have regular contact with or provide direct care to residents with ADRD
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shall obtain 2 hours of initial training within 3 months employment. - (correct answer) -
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False
Existing facilities qualifying to provide limited nursing services shall have maintained a
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standard license and may not have been subject to administrative sanctions that affect
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the health, safety, and welfare of residents for the previous 2 years or since initial
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licensure if the facility has been licensed for less than 2 years. - (correct answer) -True
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How often must facilities have elopement frills? - (correct answer) -A minimum of two
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resident elopement prevention and response drills per year.
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